Serving 421 students in grades 2-6, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-6
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Elementary School is ranked #1502 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
421 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-6
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
